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Quercus laceyi Woodland Alliance | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Quercus laceyi Woodland Alliance Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... Description: Woodlands in this alliance are dominated by Quercus laceyi and occur on canyon slopes of the southwestern Edwards Plateau (Balcones Canyonlands) of Texas. Canopies are 6-12 m high and dominated by Quercus laceyi with lesser amounts of Juniperus ashei, which becomes more important in the understory. Quercus buckleyi, Ulmus crassifolia, Quercus muehlenbergii, and Quercus fusiformis may occur as minor components in the canopy, while Ilex vomitoria, Callicarpa americana, Ptelea trifoliata, Ungnadia speciosa, Ilex decidua, and Cornus drummondii may be variously present in the understory. These open woodlands occur as small stands, generally less than 10 ha, often interspersed with grassy openings. They are found on rocky canyon slopes or on shallow soils that have developed over limestone. This alliance is known from the southern and southwestern portion of the Edwards Plateau of central Texas and is threatened by conversion to pasture, residential development, and by the pressures of deer overpopulation and the overstocking of livestock.  Accession Code: VB.CC.22975.QUERCUSLACEYIWO Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
	status: accepted This Community's Level: Alliance This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Lacey Oak Woodland Alliance   Scientific: Quercus laceyi Woodland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126386 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.616